Wednesday we worked on looking at things in other views. Our science experiment about matter we had to observe what we herd and saw. Looking at things in a scientist way.

     In writing we had to treasure all the small moments in our life and try to think of a story that you wish had exist just coming from that small moment.


      That's all for today. Thanks for reading Tezja's blog:)
 

Check for Page Updates

Just a reminder to check the blog often for page updates. 

Bring Your Own Device

Dear Parents/Guardians:

 We want to explore how handheld electronics can be used in the classroom by students to increase engagement, motivation, and learning.  Countless nationwide surveys and studies show that student knowledge improves when coupled with technology, and handheld electronics are an essential part of 21st century learning.  We would like to utilize the handheld electronics that students already own and know how to work (i.e., non-serviced iPhones without sim card, iPods, iPads, Nook, etc).   Please note we are not requiring or requesting you to buy any devices!

The use of these handheld devices will not be daily, or always extensive.  There are times they will only make up a few minutes out of a day; it will depend upon the teacher’s instruction and the curriculum being covered.   Here are some planned uses:

 

1)  Use of a variety of apps for instructional purposes

2)   Communicating with peers on Blogs and Edmodo website

  (Note: responses are usually filtered, and user names or numbers are never displayed.)

3)  Creating multimedia projects where pictures, video, or audio may be captured.

4)  Special (free) access to our school's wi-fi network.  Students might use safe, kid-friendly search engines to research or connect to the internet for other specific purposes.

 

We will have some handheld electronic devices to supplement students that do not own a device. All devices will be kept in the classroom in a locked file cabinet when they are not being used.  Your child will be the only child using their device, therefore they will be responsible for it and any damages will not be covered by Centerfield Elementary. When beginning this process I will send a parent email and Edmodo reminder to bring devices to school the following day. We may eventually move into bringing devices every day once we get more familiarized and comfortable with the use and management of having devices coming from home. 

 

A paper copy of this letter will be coming home today.  Make sure to sign and return the back page to me. 

 

Bcomeing a communtiy

       Dear Parents/guardian      
         
          This month our class has been working on building up a community.To do that we have practiced on good sportsmanship and teamwork.

       In P.E we played chicken baseball, so we could test our teamwork. Most of us worked together while others came up with strategy. We all did different things, but we did good job.

       Sportsmanship was a good subject for us. We all did great using kind words and cheering on the other team in the class.


 Tezja(:

 

Confidentiality Training Online

If you are interested in helping out in the classroom this year in any way you need to do confidentiality training.  This year we are offering it online.  Please visit our school's website to access this at http://oldham.kyschools.us/centerfield/. 

The First Days of School

We've been hard at work getting to know each other, establishing our classroom routines, and community.  I am so excited to have such a wonderful class, full of kind and loving students.  Yesterday we learned a lot about our classroom.  I also shared about myself and we worked together to brainstorm our class promise.  Which we decided to read using fake accents, thanks to Ms. Lokits. Today we went to activity for the first time, had our first class meeting, did a team table challenge, and we conducted our first science experiment using Diet Coke and Mentos.  I can't wait to learn more about my students through their Nutshell bags!!! Don't forget to send in school paperwork and bring in a picture for our classroom and materials to decorate writer's notebooks. We are off to a great start.

Read Across Kentucky

This school year fourth graders will be participating in a program called Read Across Kentucky, which is a spin off the program Read Across America used in 5th grade at Centerfield. Every student will be required to read 35 books this school year and complete a reflection. Ten of the books and reflections will be completed in class, but the other 25 must be completed at home. Students will have some time in the classroom to work on their 25 books and reflections during their quiet reading time, but the bulk of it needs to be completed at home. I will be modeling how to write the reflections in class the first few weeks of school and I will be providing a reflection example in the future. Reflections must be submitted on Edmodo (more information to come) or can be hand written and submitted in person.
Three reasons Read Across Kentucky is AWESOME:
 1. Setting BIG goals pushes us to work hard and achieve!
 2. This opportunity will allow you to enjoy different genres that you may not have read before.
 3. Practice makes progress! Read everyday. 
To help stay on track use this schedule to help you make your goal.
    
November 1st - 8 books read and submitted independently
    February 14th - 16 books read and submitted independently
    May 23rd - 25 books read and submitted independently 
Below are the required genres:

6 Fiction:
     2-Realistic Fiction
     1-Historical Fiction
     1-Science Fiction
     1-Fantasy
     1-Mystery
6 Informational (Must include at least one science, one math, one history, and one biography.)
5  Current Events
3  Poetry Books
5  Chapter Book Choice
10 School Assignments